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How Customizing Your Cloud Platforms Can Improve Your Bottom Line
Cloud solutions have completely changed the landscape, especially for small businesses. They offer a way to streamline processes and gain more features for a lower upfront cost than purchasing single-use copies of static

Augmented and Mixed Reality in Business – Changing the Marketing Landscape
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Augmented reality in business is it here to stay? It took the world by storm, millions gathered in local parks, famous landmarks and crowded usually quiet streets, all in an attempt to

What Happens If We Keep Using Our Business Desktops Past 5 Years?
When running any business in Brisbane, QLD, or the rest of the world, a major focus is balancing IT cost efficiency with productivity. During this balancing act, what sometimes happens is companies believing they’re saving

The 4 Biggest Risks of Public Wi-Fi and How to Avoid Them
The use of mobile devices for work has increased significantly in the last decade. Studies show that the flexibility of mobile saves employees 58 minutes per day and increases productivity by 34%. The boost in

Protect Your Business from Cyberattacks with Office 365 Security Features
Office 365 Security Features Office 365 is Microsoft’s powerful cloud-based subscription service for businesses and consumers alike and includes new and improved versions of beloved Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, Powerpoint, OneDrive

COVID-19 & Staying Productive
At Connected Platforms, the last thing we want to do is add to the media hysteria about COVID-19 (Corona-Virus), however, we are firm believers in having a proactive plan, rather than making reactive

Key Security Enhancements Rolling Out in Office 365 This Year
If your company is an Office 365 user, data security may be one of the reasons you choose the platform. Beyond the Secure Score tool, Microsoft has multiple security features built in and

4 Tips for Password Security to Strengthen Your Cybersecurity Posture
There are multiple layers in any good cybersecurity plan. These include next-gen firewalls, antivirus software, apps that combat phishing and spam, and backup and disaster recovery strategies. But, perhaps one of the most

Migrate Windows 7 to Windows 10 & Office 2010 to Office 365
Windows 7 end of life went into effect on January 14, 2020, officially ending Microsoft’s 10-year support of one of the world’s most utilised operating systems. What does this mean for your business?

What’s the New Windows Virtual Desktop All About?”
When you look at cloud adoption statistics around the world, a majority of offices have gone virtual for at least some of their business processes. Cloud adoption rates have skyrocketed in the last

Exploring Windows 10 Main Features
Windows 7 has been the workhorse operating system for over a billion users since it was first released in 2009. Winning critical acclaim from businesses and individuals alike, Windows 7 combined functionality, aesthetics,

WiFi 6 Improvements – How is Wi-Fi 6 Going to Impact My Business Network?
Perhaps one of the most important pieces of hardware in any office is the wireless router. Without it, a business is left unconnected from their clients, vendors, and each other. Continue reading to

